Category Archives: calendar

MOVIE: The Man Who Invented Christmas

Posted on December 7, 2018 by admin

Merry, merry Christmas to one and all! The journey that led to Charles Dickens’ creation of “A Christmas Carol,” a timeless tale that would redefine Christmas. https://youtu.be/7XQtKrX7E38 A Christmas Carol – The Original Manuscript in Original Size – with Original … Continue reading →

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THANKSGIVING: Refuge by the Sea

Posted on November 22, 2018 by admin

A new tradition started last year… Thanksgiving at Asilomar… Refuge by the Sea… this time getting ready for a long awaited storm… after the most devastating Camp Fire… many thoughts on that… and the current state of the world… appreciating … Continue reading →

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BOOK: 21 LESSONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Posted on November 6, 2018 by admin

21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari Unfortunately, history makes no concessions. If the future of humanity is decided in your absence, because you are too busy feeding and clothing your kids – you and they will … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATE: Ada Lovelace Day

Posted on October 9, 2018 by admin

Learned that today is Ada Lovelace Day… via the Royal Institution… and this wonderful presentation of Hannah Fry that we all enjoyed!

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PACIFIC GROVE: Asilomar

Posted on September 3, 2018 by admin

Back to and from the Labor Day trip tradition… the soul trip to Asilomar… amazing wildlife encounters… butterfly houses… convoluted beach walks… dunes, deers and wildflowers… gloomy weather… history and heritage… rock mirages… Julia’s yumminess… and the rest goes without … Continue reading →

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SANTA CRUZ: Mountains to Sea

Posted on March 30, 2018 by admin

Stars and weather aligned for a couple discovery beach days… first morning started a beach perfect day in Capitola Village looking for the morning cup of coffee… found it at Mr. Toots and enjoyed it by the beach… continued on … Continue reading →

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MOVIE NIGHT: Contact

Posted on August 26, 2017 by admin

“Contact” is a film that takes place at the intersection of science, politics and faith. Those are three subjects that don’t always fit easily together. The movie is based on a novel by Carl Sagan, who told us with such … Continue reading →

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SAN JOSE: Happy International Jazz Day!

Posted on April 30, 2017 by admin

A short visit to see the Tech Challenge and a second visit to Fragile Waters brought us the surprise of jazz in Downtown San Jose… how could I have forgotten that today is the International Jazz Day? Well, we love … Continue reading →

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DESTINATION: Asilomar Anniversary

Posted on April 3, 2016 by admin

Short, anniversary weekend at Asilomar State Beach. Finally 🙂 We had booked rooms at Best Western Inn & Suites and Rosedale Inn, both nice in their own way, but fell in love with Asilomar!

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CITINERARY: Thanksgiving in South California

Posted on November 20, 2015 by admin

[11/24/2015] Morro Bay – Comfort Inn Morro Bay [11/25/2015] Santa Barbara –Motel 6 East Beach [11/26-29/2015] Venice Beach – Su Casa at Venice Beach Venice Beach: Gehry’s Binoculars Building | Venice Beach House | SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF MURALS … Continue reading →

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